David Roessli (@roessli)

Geneva, Switzerland → you'll find me on Mastodon now.

The below is an off-site archive of all tweets posted by @roessli ever until April 15th, 2023, date at which my Twitter API access was suspended.

October 2010

Tube gets first wi-fi connection - http://www.bbc.co.uk/new… On the plateform, not the trains..

via BBC News iPad App

I just used #Shazam to discover House Of The Rising Sun by Donald Byrd. http://shz.am/t10862936

via Shazam on iPhone

Tried out @alfredapp and adopted it in a matter of minutes http://alfredapp.com #launcher #productivity #quicksilver

via web

Three beers one voice @ Club House CNBC http://instagr.am/p/F4T2/

via Instagram from Corsier (GE), Geneva

Hey Geneva, today’s best web designer @Malarkey is eating a fondue at the Bains des Paquis.. feel free to join in

via Twitter for iPhone from Mont-Blanc, Geneva

So pleeeeased @Malarkey and @Moneylady crashed on our party in the Bains des Paquis. I’m a lucky guy :)

via Twitter for iPhone from Mont-Blanc, Geneva

brainpicker A handy guide to which airports have free wifi http://is.gd/goBMC

via TweetDeck (retweeted on 6:38 PM, Oct 28th, 2010 via Twitterrific)

Geneva’s sky is on fire. Autumn colours wrapping up the city. Gee, I’m lucky to live in such a beautiful city.. #goodtobealive

via Twitterrific

Autumn @ Buvette des Bains des Pâquis http://instagr.am/p/F0oU/

via Instagram from Mont-Blanc, Geneva

Meeting up with @parsifalron and Solt for an eve out — at Bains des Paquis http://gowal.la/c/2Me8H?…

via Gowalla

writing a stinking letter to ProLitteris to denounce their way of action. Who do these people think their are? #fraud #ripoff #deceive

via web from Carouge (GE), Geneva

Richard M. Stallman will be talking at the University of Geneva on Nov 11th at 17h00 More on http://j.mp/cZV9r4 and http://j.mp/drDMZd (PDF)

via web from Carouge (GE), Geneva

has just found his next turntable :) http://j.mp/coh5h4 #crosleyradio

via Twitterrific

I have added “Sous-sols” to my aNobii bookshelf http://i.anobii.com/f016…

via aNobii

I have added “La divine comédie” to my aNobii bookshelf http://i.anobii.com/1ab2…

via aNobii

Damn. Can’t leave two days in peace.. http://gdzl.la/8NkgBf

via Twitter for iPhone from Switzerland

Was good catching up with @Malarkey and @Moneylady — at Nyon Gare http://gowal.la/c/2LAgV?…

via Gowalla from McDonald's Nyon Gare, Nyon

In the lobby waiting for @Malarkey and @Moneylady — at Hotel Ambassador http://gowal.la/c/2LxbE?…

via Gowalla from Nyon, Vaud

Catching up with last minute business — at Le César http://gowal.la/c/2LwXo?…

via Gowalla from Nyon, Vaud

At last I get the opportunity to dive into @itshardboiled while riding back from Bern in the train

via Twitter for iPhone

I’m at Zentrum Paul Klee in Berne http://gowal.la/c/2Lsa3?…

via Gowalla from Schosshalde, Berne

I’m at Bärengraben (The Bear Pit) in Berne http://gowal.la/c/2LpYx?…

via Gowalla

Staying in a hotel full of charme and personality. The restaurant looks fab too — at Auberge Aux 4 Vents http://gowal.la/c/2LdMH?…

via Gowalla from Auberge Aux 4 Vents 622m, Granges-Paccot

Contents: 1dream @ Auberge aux 4 Vents http://instagr.am/p/Ewuf/

via Instagram from La Sarine, Friburg

A heart on the windowsill @ Auberge aux 4 Vents http://instagr.am/p/EwpQ/

via Instagram from La Sarine, Friburg

@loronet funny you tweet that now.. We’re visiting it now :)

via Twitter for iPhone in reply to loronet

Warming up — at HR Giger http://gowal.la/c/2L6VG?…

via Gowalla

Upgrading SSD, RAM and HDs. I love this beast’s insides @ Cybermedia Concepts http://instagr.am/p/ERyj/

via Instagram from Carouge (GE), Geneva

A perfect rainy Sunday for setting up my new Mac Pro — at Cybermedia Concepts http://gowal.la/c/2KHWJ?…

via Gowalla from Cybermedia Concepts, Carouge (GE)

I have added “Le troisième testament” to my aNobii bookshelf http://i.anobii.com/24ea…

via aNobii

I have added “Le Troisième Testament - Julius Livre 1” to my aNobii bookshelf http://i.anobii.com/9ef1…

via aNobii

@Pumpkinsouper so true.. how I understand you :)

via web in reply to Pumpkinsouper from Geneva, Geneva

Kudo to Kingfisher’s phone booking switchboard. Friendly, efficient and to the point. Tickets synched to Dropbox. Breakfast now. #ftw

via web from Geneva, Geneva

Booking 4 plane tickets over the phone reminds me of when we use to order oversea computer gear early 90’s - spelling out each letter…

via web from Geneva, Geneva

Kingfisher online booking form fails each time after the payment authorisation with a lame error message. Reverting to phone. #microcopy

via web from Geneva, Geneva

Laying in bed and travelling back in time through my social feeds with Momento for iPhone http://j.mp/amUW0C Neat little app :)

via Twitter for iPhone from Switzerland

♥ Magnetic Polaroid Frame http://instagr.am/p/DyW9/

via Instagram

I have added “A Practical Guide to Designing with Data” to my aNobii bookshelf http://i.anobii.com/ba60…

via aNobii

Switching to 8 cores in 27” on a Friday morning @ Cybermedia Concepts http://instagr.am/p/DcDW/

via Instagram from Carouge (GE), Geneva

I’m at Hair Project in Geneva http://gowal.la/c/2JReP?…

via Gowalla

@fabs LOL bon sang mais c’est bien sûr! Pourquoi n’y avais-je pensé :) Quand est-ce qu’on en partage une?

via Twitter for iPhone in reply to fabs

@methodphoto you’re welcome! Shazam remains an all time favourite app of mine :)

via Twitter for iPhone in reply to methodphoto

I just used #Shazam to discover Well, Well, Well by Duffy. http://shz.am/t52771210

via Shazam on iPhone

@Stefidi Principal of precaution as there’s no Creutzfeldt—Jakob disease test yet :/ Boo.

via Twitter for iPhone in reply to Stefidi from Geneva, Geneva

Blood donation refused because I spend a total of more than 6 months in the UK between 1980 and 1996. Duh.

via Twitter for iPhone from Geneva, Geneva

Discovering SOIP: first global, safe Internet access http://safetyoverip.com/

via Twitter for iPhone from Switzerland

Giving blood — at Centre De Transfusion Sanguine http://gowal.la/c/2JAwk?…

via Gowalla

Sub zero temperatures this morning. Boosting the kids to dress up..

via Twitterrific

I have added “Hardboiled Web Design” to my aNobii bookshelf http://i.anobii.com/1e9c…

via aNobii

I have added “Walking Dead, Tome 12” to my aNobii bookshelf http://i.anobii.com/ae63…

via aNobii

Thanks Mum for bringing me up in English

via Twitter for iPhone from Switzerland

Switching the live event to TV @ 122 chemin De La Montagne http://instagr.am/p/C8SH/

via Instagram

Steve Jobs for dinner @ 122 chemin De La Montagne http://instagr.am/p/C73C/

via Instagram

is excited by the release of Yojimbo for iPad :) http://bit.ly/dyajkc

via Twitterrific

Yes! Finally managed to order @itshardboiled from my iPhone on my way home :)

via Twitter for iPhone from Switzerland

spending my money on @BoinxLabs “You Gotta See This” http://boinx.com/seethis/ while waiting for @itshardboiled to launch…

via web from Carouge (GE), Geneva

I’m not sure this is the right moment to reboot.. It’s bound to be @itshardboiled any minute now..

via Twitter for iPhone from Parc des Acacias, Geneva

@akosma They sure did ;) Check out this 1992 commercial — Niki Lauda und das Apple PowerBook http://t.co/tSo1eBX via @youtube

via web in reply to akosma from Cybermedia Concepts, Carouge (GE)

@akosma cool :) Reminds me of when Lauda Air offered PowerBooks for a short time back in the early 90ties (PB100?) ;)

via Twitter for iPhone in reply to akosma from Parc des Acacias, Geneva

stop Mind blown. Bar raised. @themaninblue’s title sequence for WDS, using HTML, CSS, and JS: http://j.mp/c82cjG (view in Chrome)

via web (retweeted on 7:42 AM, Oct 19th, 2010 via web)

Frozen windows. First time this season..

via Twitter for iPhone from Switzerland

Training with “Operation Mince Meat” in my headphones — at Fitness California http://gowal.la/c/2HyQ1?…

via Gowalla from Parc des Acacias, Geneva

Turning off #Ping - there is more noise than signal for me.

via web from Carouge (GE), Geneva

Arrgh. Torn again between getting the job done and moving on, or getting the job done *right* and moving on much later

via web from Cybermedia Concepts, Carouge (GE)

RT @bratling: “Facebook is where you tell lies to your friends; twitter is where you tell the truth to strangers.” —@brandondiamond

via Twitterrific

Is it me or are people having trouble saying “hello” this morning? Gee, a smile won’t tear your mouth and makes the world a better place..

via Twitterrific

Looking forward to the launch of @itshardboiled tomorrow :)

via Twitterrific

Benda Bilili — at Cinéma Nord-Sud http://gowal.la/c/2H7w3?…

via Gowalla from Nord-Sud, Geneva

Shopping for food and seeking new ideas to vary our recipes’ repertoire #inpiration

via Twitter for iPhone from Switzerland

Watching “Bloomberg Game Changers: Steve Jobs” http://www.bloomberg.com…

via web

I’m listening to McSweeny’s Mammoth Treasury of Thrilling Tales by Michael Chabon, Stephen King, and more on my Audible iPhone app

via Audible for iPhone

@00006480 yes :) @abaxinfo with whom I share the office was in the area :)

via Twitter for iPhone in reply to 00006480 from Carouge (GE), Geneva

Drinking a coffee waiting for @abaxinfo to save my day — at Le Florymass http://gowal.la/c/2GaRY?…

via Gowalla from Carouge (GE), Geneva

Rats! I have just locked myself out!

via Twitter for iPhone from Carouge (GE), Geneva

firecore MiRow for Mac now available! - http://firecore.com/mirow

via web (retweeted on 9:49 PM, Oct 14th, 2010 via web)

has just discovered that 1Password for Windows is in public beta http://j.mp/a6jHx6 Cc @mathiascurrat @loronet

via web from Carouge (GE), Geneva

Incredible. “Le Genevois devenu guide d’éléphants” - he is one of @mathiascurrat’s friends… :) http://j.mp/aJNSEO

via web from Carouge (GE), Geneva

Would have liked to be at #parisweb. Let’s hope they get the live streams back up later one…

via web

On the train riding back to business through the lifting morning fog. We need to do this more often @loronet ;)

via Twitter for iPhone from Rossens (FR), La Sarine

Had a great eve with @loronet and Jul - Lilly Wood’s gig at the #fri-son was fab. Thankxxx #sharedmoments

via Twitterrific

Lilly Wood live and alive and kicking #fri-son

via Twitter for iPhone

Shades of the 70ties with The Chapter (supporting act) #fri-son

via Twitter for iPhone

On our way to the fri-son with @loronet, Jul, Milie and Chloé to enjoy Lilly Wood and The Prick - yeah!

via Twitter for iPhone

@loronet, dubosc et elie semoun and me :) @ Gare de Fribourg | Bahnhof Freiburg http://instagr.am/p/BE5d/

via Instagram from La Sarine, Friburg

Following Google Maps’ purple trail leading me to @loronet http://gdzl.la/8JLmMj

via Twitter for iPhone from Stadtbach, Berne

On my way to meet @loronet in Bern — at Gare de Genève-Cornavin http://gowal.la/c/2FwEy?…

via Gowalla from Cornavin, Geneva

liyanage Ohhh… Arkanoid HD for the iPad: http://itunes.apple.com/… - Flashback to the late 80s…

via web (retweeted on 6:17 PM, Oct 12th, 2010 via web)

Waow. It’s a long time since I stumbled upon <meta name=”generator” content=”Adobe GoLive” /> in a web site launched.. today :/

via web from Parc des Acacias, Geneva

An evening of carrom in front of the fire @ Champéry http://instagr.am/p/bX6/

via Instagram

Breakfast juices @ Champéry http://instagr.am/p/Wd7/

via Instagram

Loves waking up in the mountains #helloworld

via Twitterrific

Off to celebrate in Champery with Rachel, JP and Marita

via Twitter for iPhone

Yes! I can officially drive a boat :)

via Twitter for iPhone from Geneva, Geneva

Oh.. and yes, could do with a few crossed toes ;)

via Twitter for iPhone

Fixed my little boy up with a light dinner and lots of hugs and on my way to my boating practical exam. Please mute the wind #butterflies

via Twitter for iPhone

Ouch, suddenlly the day gets complicated. You know, one of those when cloning could come in handy. Deep breath.

via Twitter for iPhone

has just found a handy Mail plugin that fixes its bottom quote (top posting) behaviour.. http://klep.name/program…

via Twitterrific

Sed Lux Permanet @ Grand Théâtre de Genève http://instagr.am/p/JIt/

via Instagram from Hollande, Geneva

has just booked a plane ticket to @natconf via Birmingham with @mathiascurrat and @yannis_ :)

via web

Ultimate pratice at dusk @ Port Noir http://instagr.am/p/GHY/

via Instagram

Cool, I was greeted with the #newtwitter this morning :)

via Twitterrific

Ultimate practice before the exam — at Mora Mora Diving & Boating School http://gowal.la/c/2D1d3?…

via Gowalla

How I <3 the sun.. — at Aux Délices http://gowal.la/c/2CXNp?…

via Gowalla

RT @photojojo The SLR Pinhole Body Cap: Transform Your DSLR into a Pinhole Camera! http://bit.ly/bJ0eX3

via TweetMeme

hesitating between a quick & dirty fix or a complete overhaul. Pragmatic or comprehensive? Searching for a middle way…

via web

Driving home wishing I had more code than people related problems to solve. Ever tried debugging people? :/

via Twitter for iPhone from Carouge (GE), Geneva

@yannis_ Yes! Looking forward to sharing those moments with you :) Lets synchronise our travel plans.

via Twitterrific in reply to yannis_

@Si I have never seen it elsewhere. Tap the status bar and it’ll display what it’s doing :) http://flic.kr/p/8fagvf/ Neat.

via web in reply to Si

These black & white target like shapes are appearing all around town. Anyone know what they are about? http://gdzl.la/8GetC8

via Twitter for iPhone

I’m at Mora Mora Diving & Boating School http://gowal.la/c/2C2RA?…

via Gowalla

Hanging and swinging and climbing — at Baby Plage http://gowal.la/c/2BBba?…

via Gowalla from Geneva, Geneva

@Hagablog wishing you all the best for the times ahead and including bags of good vibes for @moneylady and @Malarkey #takecare

via Twitterrific in reply to Hagablog

Redesigning the - read our - World with @parsifalron — at La Bourse http://gowal.la/c/2BiGt?…

via Gowalla from Carouge (GE), Geneva

Yes! Managed to book dinner w/@parsifalron on the spur of the moment! Carpe Diem - nothing like it :)

via web

@Stefidi for what it’s worth 4hrs later: option-3 (alt-3)

via Twitterrific in reply to Stefidi

Si If you’re still open to suggestions on a URL shortener, Google have finally opened up http://goo.gl/ for public consumption.

via Tweetie for Mac (retweeted on 5:13 PM, Oct 1st, 2010 via Twitterrific)

Disappointed by #Antidote for iPad. I was hoping for a better use of the extra space. It is less usable than the iPhone version. #druide

via Twitterrific